Remote Junior Cyber Security Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Location: Washington, DC (Remote)
Work Schedule: Full-Time | 100% Remote (Occasional On-Site Meetings as Required)
Clearance Requirement: U.S. Citizenship Required | Must be Eligible to Obtain and Maintain a Public Trust Clearance
Salary Range: $155,000 - $165,000

Who We Are

At RCG, Inc., we're more than just a federal contracting companywe're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators dedicated to delivering exceptional technology solutions that support critical government missions.

We're proud to have been Certified as a Great Place to Work for four consecutive years, a recognition that reflects our commitment to fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, inclusion, and professional growth. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we're committed to creating an environment where employees can build rewarding careers while making a meaningful impact.

The Opportunity

RCG is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to support a federal government customer in a 100% remote environment. This senior-level position focuses on designing, implementing, integrating, and securing enterprise information systems supporting Department of Commerce (DOC) and Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) cybersecurity initiatives. The ideal candidate is an experienced cybersecurity engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, building secure architectures, integrating security into the software development lifecycle, and implementing solutions that protect mission-critical federal systems. Although this position is fully remote, occasional travel to the customer's Washington, DC location may be required for meetings, planning sessions, or mission support activities.

What You'll Do

Cyber Security Engineering

• Design, implement, and maintain secure enterprise architectures supporting federal information systems.
• Design and implement security controls for cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments.
• Engineer secure network, application, and infrastructure solutions utilizing Zero Trust and defense-in-depth principles.
• Design and implement secure authentication, authorization, encryption, and identity management solutions.
• Evaluate emerging cybersecurity technologies and recommend engineering solutions that improve security and operational effectiveness.
• Develop and implement technical security solutions that align with federal cybersecurity requirements and mission objectives.

Secure Development & Integration

• Partner with software developers, DevSecOps engineers, cloud engineers, and infrastructure teams to integrate security throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Participate in architecture design reviews to ensure secure application and infrastructure design.
• Support secure application deployments and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiatives.
• Develop automation and scripting solutions that improve security operations and engineering efficiency.
• Participate in secure code reviews and technical design sessions.

Security Testing & Vulnerability Management

• Perform technical security assessments of applications, systems, and enterprise infrastructure.
• Conduct vulnerability analysis and support remediation efforts.
• Participate in penetration testing, security testing, and validation activities.
• Engineer technical solutions that mitigate identified vulnerabilities.
• Analyze emerging cybersecurity threats and implement solutions to reduce organizational risk.

Technical Leadership

• Troubleshoot complex cybersecurity and infrastructure issues.
• Develop engineering standards, technical implementation guides, and configuration documentation.
• Support cloud security engineering initiatives across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform environments.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to modernize enterprise security architecture.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and project teams.

What We're Looking For

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• Minimum 10 years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise cybersecurity solutions.
• Experience engineering secure enterprise environments supporting federal agencies or large enterprise organizations.
• Experience designing, implementing, and integrating cybersecurity controls into cloud and on-premises environments.
• Experience with secure network architectures, operating systems, endpoint protection, firewalls, identity and access management, and Zero Trust security principles.
• Experience integrating security into the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience with one or more scripting or programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, Java, C#, or similar.
• Experience supporting DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, or Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Strong understanding of:
  • FISMA
  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework
  • NIST SP 800-53
  • Secure system engineering principles
• Experience performing vulnerability analysis, security testing, and implementing technical remediation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of Commerce (DOC) or Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) environments.
• Experience engineering secure cloud environments in AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience with container security technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift.
• Experience with SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management, endpoint protection, or security orchestration platforms.
• Experience supporting DevSecOps and Secure SDLC initiatives.
• Experience implementing Zero Trust architectures.
• Experience working in Agile software development environments.

Work Environment

• Full-time remote position.
• Standard business hours with occasional after-hours support during maintenance windows or critical incidents.
• Occasional travel to the customer site in Washington, DC may be required.
• Collaborative engineering environment supporting mission-critical federal systems.

Why Join RCG?

• Certified as a Great Place to Work for four consecutive years.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development, technical training, and career advancement.
• Collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work environment.
• Flexible remote work environment.
• Opportunity to design, engineer, and implement cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions for federal customers.
• Work alongside experienced engineers solving complex technical and security challenges.
• Make a meaningful impact protecting critical government systems and supporting national missions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RCG, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.